{"id":866542,"date":"2019-01-29T14:24:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T20:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=866542"},"modified":"2019-04-16T08:51:19","modified_gmt":"2019-04-16T13:51:19","slug":"heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-vintage-cast-iron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-vintage-cast-iron\/","title":{"rendered":"Here’s What You Need to Know About Vintage Cast Iron"},"content":{"rendered":"Everyone knows cast iron only gets better with age. So it makes sense that vintage cast iron is some of the most sought-after cookware. Heirloom pieces are generally thinner, lighter and smoother than today's products; that makes them easier to handle and season<\/a>. Cast from high grade virgin ore, and poured and finished by hand, vintage cast iron had some amazing craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nIf you want to bring your favorite skillet cobbler<\/a> or creamy mac and cheese<\/a> to the next level, try making them in a vintage cast iron skillet. Here's everything you need to know to get your hands on one.\r\n\r\nMaster cast iron cooking with our guide.<\/a>\r\n

What is considered vintage cast iron?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nJust because you find cast iron in your grandma's kitchen cabinet, doesn't necessarily mean it's vintage. Only cast iron made between the late 19th and mid-20th century is considered \"vintage.\" That's basically anything produced before 1957. Most cast-iron goods from this time period were made by just a handful of companies:\r\n